(26Apr18)_FINAL-REDACTED_Brand_Name_JA_C-12_Cargo_Flooring_(Limiting-Competition-Under_SAT).pdf

Control No: RCOW-18-0002

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 409th CSB, Regional Contracting Office – Wiesbaden (RCOW)

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number TBD

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________

Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________

Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours

Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: ________

FY: _18_

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Aerospace Resources Inc.

16456 S Manor Rd.

Eden Prairie, MN 55346-2302 Cage Code: 7N4V6 Duns Number: 018852642 Email: info@aerospace-resources.com, rod@aerospace-resources.com

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The Aerospace Resources Inc. King Air 200 (C-12) series cargo floor kits are a unique item that is made by a single manufacturer. It is the only U.S. Army approved cargo floor kit authorized for use.

The 1-214th GSAB intends to procure the “quick-install” cargo flooring for use in support

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King Air 200 Series Cargo Flooring mailto:info@aerospace-resources.com mailto:rod@aerospace-resources.com of OCONUS global cargo and disaster relief operations. This initiative will significantly enhance mission capability across the entire 1-214th GSAB C-12 fleet.

1-214th GSAB has a worldwide mission that demands passenger and cargo capability across the globe. Cargo space is currently limited inside the aircraft. The current aircraft floor can easily be damaged and does not offer a flat cargo area.

Delivery Date: 30 Days ARO Total Value:

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable

FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Aerospace Resources brand flooring is the only flooring that is Army approved and authorized for use in the C-12 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Army Airworthiness Release (AWR 84819G) authorizes use of the Aerospace Resources floor. This is the only authorized cargo floor (with cargo netting) allowed for use in the C-12 aircraft.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 ______________________.

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Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C)

FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market research techniques utilized and the results of that research are as follows:

Contacted knowledgeable people (Government and industry) in specific markets: An inquiry to the manufacturer, Aerospace Resources Inc., found that they authorize a limited number of other vendors to resell the required products.

Queried Government databases (FPDS-NG, PPIRS, CPARS, GSA, FedBizOpps, SBA databases, e-Portals in Commerce (e-PIC), Contract Management in Research Tool in ASFI etc.) that provide relevant information on acquisitions. A query of GSA yielded no current GSA Schedules for the required products.

Used Internet tools and perform Web searches: An internet search found a limited number of authorized resellers of the required product. An internet search also revealed that Aerospace Resources Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this product.

Reviewed catalogs and literature published by service providers: Reviews of product catalogs from Aerospace Research Inc. show that they supply the required products to the commercial marketplace.

Reviewed Federal Supply Schedule contracts, and other Government contracts:

Preferred sources and FSS contracts were reviewed and no availability of the required products was found on these sources.

8. Other Facts: Aerospace Resources Inc. is the only manufacturer of the required C- 12 cargo flooring products. This requirement should be met through a manufacturer Brand Name Only competitive solicitation as this specific brand of products is the only Army approved C-12 cargo floor products on the market.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name:

Date: 26 April 2018 Title: 1-214th GSAB E CO Commander

Signature:

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a brand name only requirement is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date: 26 April 2018 Title: Contracting Officer

Signature: